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Violin Lesson Reviews from Students

Students are raving about their Violin instructors on TakeLessons.
Check out some of these recent reviews.

Review by Michael

"If you're someone who is new to music and looking for the right teacher, give Clare a call.

I've recently had the pleasure of taking violin lessons wi

th Clare for eight months. I am an adult violin student and before I took lessons from Clare I had virtually zero previous musical training. Clare was the perfect teacher for me. She kept me interested and motivated to learn. Her lessons were well thought-out, well taught and, just as importantly, they were just plain fun. Because of Clare I feel like I have an excellent foundation from which to continue my learning. If I wasn't moving away because of a new job I would definitely still be taking lessons from her.

As an adult, I was kind of nervous to start learning a musical instrument, especially one as tricky as the violin. Clare helped me immensely. She's a wonderful teacher."

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San Antonio, TX teacher:
Clare H.

Review by Lindsey

"She worked with my daughter well in spite on some technical difficulties on the website."

Recent Violin Articlesfrom the Blog

Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned pro,
check out the Violin articles on our blog.

Its no surprise that when you decide to take violin lessons, you need a violin! It's common for absolute beginners to rent a violin for a few months until they are sure they are ready to take the next step of buying their instrument. If you are in this stage, your next question is likely this: how much does a violin cost? Although violin prices can run the gamut from $100 to $100,000 and more, as a beginner, you need an instrument that suits your current abilities without being too pricey.
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How Much Does a Violin Cost?

Its no surprise that when you decide to take violin lessons, you need a violin! It's common for absolute beginners to rent a violin for a few months until they are sure they are ready to take the next step of buying their instrument. If you are in this stage, your next question is likely this: how much does a violin cost? Although violin prices can run the gamut from $100 to $100,000 and more, as a beginner, you need an instrument that suits your current abilities without being too pricey.
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Is the Suzuki Violin Method Right for Your Child?

Are you thinking about having your child start violin lessons? There are several different musical teaching methods you can consider. Below, violin teacher Julie P. shares some of the benefits of the Suzuki violin method...
Since it's inception over 50 years ago, thousands of people have learned to play the violin using the Suzuki method, many of whom have gone on to become renowned professional musicians.
Created by Japanese violinist Shin'ichi Suzuki, the method is based on the notio

Product Review: Master Your Violin Bow Hold With Bow Hold Buddies

Are you struggling with your violin bow hold? While it's one of the most important aspects of your technique, it can be a challenge for new violin players. Here, violin teacher Naomi Cherie S. reviews Bow Hold Buddies, a product designed to improve your violin bow hold..
If you're a beginner or you're having trouble with your violin bow hold, I recommend checking out a product I recently heard about called Bow Hold Buddies.
A proper violin bow hold is essential to your foundation as a

Guide to Playing the Violin: Where Should I Start?

Playing an instrument is something many people long to be able to do well. Music sooths the soul, and there is just something inspiring about being able to play songs on your own! If youre ready to get started, then here are some tips for playing the violin:
Getting a Violin
First things first: youll need an instrument! Think about whether renting or buying a violin is a better option for you, as well as if youll need a professional or student violin.
If youre in it for the long haul,

25+ Fascinating Violin Facts That Will Surprise You

Looking for fun violin facts? Here, you'll find the 25 most interesting facts about the violin we could round up!
People have spent their entire lives studying the possible benefits of playing the violin, its history, and how it functions. Enjoy exploring some of their findings in this short list of violin facts.
25 Interesting Violin Facts
(This infographic was made by our friends at Venngage).
Interesting Facts About the Violin - In Detail
Most people consider playing the